Total Yards
NC State491
Clemson415
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Clemson at NC State
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 10
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
38 - 31
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Passing Yards
NC State338
Clemson191
Rushing Yards
NC State153
Clemson224
Turnovers
NC State2
Clemson1
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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NC State34:48
Clemson25:12
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson holds off NC State 38-31
Clemson defeated NC State 38-31 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 415-491 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Ryan Finley pass complete to Kelvin Harmon for 40 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 415 total yards, 224 rushing yards, and 191 passing yards. NC State finished with 491 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 338 through the air.
Clemson converted 7-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Clemson led 17-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tavien Feaster run for 89 yds for a TD, (Alex Spence KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to Kelvin Harmon for 40 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (NC State led 7-0 over Clemson).
Punt
A.J. Cole III punt for 57 yds , Ray-Ray McCloud returns for 77 yds for a TD, (Alex Spence KICK) (NC State led 7-7 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylen Samuels run for 1 yd for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (NC State led 14-7 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Kelly Bryant run for 10 yds for a TD, (Alex Spence KICK) (Clemson led 14-14 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan Finley pass complete to Jaylen Samuels for 7 yds for a TD, (Carson Wise KICK) (NC State led 21-14 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Alex Spence 26 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 17-21 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Clemson defeated NC State.
Total yards
415-491
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
224
Clemson averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
191
Clemson averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 491 | 415 |
| Passing Yards | 338 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 224 |
| First Downs | 27 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-69 | 3-23 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-50 | 20-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 34:48 | 25:12 |